Melinda’s POV “Kramen,” his name left my lips in a shocked gasp. When he didn’t respond or make a move towards me, I directed my thoughts towards my wolf, “Corel, do you think I am hallucinating?’‘I don’t think so…’ her voice held equal parts of delight and anxiousness. ‘I can feel his presence too. He is really here.”‘Impossible.’ We had been searching for him crazily for the past two months and now he just appeared in front of me; dressed in a suit, flowers in hand. It seemed too good to be true.Walking over to him, I placed my palm against his cheek; gasping as my fingers came in contact with his smooth skin. I had almost expected him to vanish like a wisp of smoke. My lips parted and I sucked in my breath, “You are real.”“I am sorry, Melinda.” He bit his lip and lowered his gaze, “I am here to apologise to you, Melinda….” His eyes flashed with regret and guilt. “I know that I crossed the line that day. I don’t know what came over me…”His voice choked with emotions, and he lo

Melinda’s POV “Is it hurting again?” Kramen said in a concerned voice as I groaned, holding my abdomen. My eyebrows drew together, and I gasped in a breathless voice. “It is way worse than before, Kramen.” My fingers dug into my stomach as the piercing sensation intensified. “Please do something.” “Give me a moment, I will get the hot-water bag, quickly.” He said in a panicked voice as he rushed out of the room. Pulling myself into a fetal position, I wrapped my arms around my knees, but it did nothing to ease the stabbing sensation that was searing through my abdomen. By the time Kramen returned, I was whimpering like a wounded animal. He got onto the bed behind me and gathered me in his arms; pulling me into his lap. Resting my head and back against his broad chest, he placed the hot-water bag against my abdomen and held it there. “The heat should give you some relief.” “A bit lower….” I gritted out, trying my best to hold in my scream. The ache was worsening with every passing

Keith’s POV“You are quite something, aren’t you? Keith.” Houston taunted as I walked into the hall. “You even dared to barge into my council meeting; that too alone.” His eyes lit up on seeing Veronika. “No, wait, you are not alone. Who is this beauty?”Rubbing his chin thoughtfully, he continued, “If you are here to beg me for mercy, I might consider giving you a small position in my pack.” Tossing his head in a proud gesture, he smirked, his lustful gaze raking over Veronika. “After all, you have brought a generous gift for me.”“Houston!” I roared, lunging towards him in rage. I would have literally ripped his throat out if Veronika hadn’t blocked my way. Cupping my face, she forced me to look at her, urging me wordlessly, “Keith, don’t act rashly.”Closing my eyes, I took deep breaths, forcing myself to ease my jaws and clam my

Melinda’s POV “Melinda?” Kramen’s voice sounded as he walked into the study. “What are you doing here like this?” He crouched beside me and placed his hand on my shoulder, “I couldn’t find Aster at her clinic. So, I went and called Laura instead. She is waiting in the bedroom to examine you.”“You are finally here.” My lips curled into a wry smile as I raised my head to look at him with a tear-stained face. “I was waiting to congratulate you….”“Congratulate me?” His eyes flashed with concern, making the sting in my heart dig deeper. “Are you okay, Melinda… You look so pale and the way you are talking…” He pressed his palm against my forehead. “You don’t seem to have a temperature….”A long, suffering sigh left my lips. All this care, preparing meals for me, treating me with so much affection

MELINDA’S POV “Melinda,” Keith’s excited voice sounded through my phone. “How are you?”Me, I am shattered, heartbroken. It is like my soul has been shredded into a hundred parts and trampled; like there is nothing left within me.Drawing in a shaky breath, I forced myself to speak, “I am fine…”“What about our baby?”Our baby? Tears streaked down my cheeks and I had to thrust my fist into my mouth to muffle the sob.“Place the phone on your abdomen.” He continued in an excited tone. “I want to give our baby some good news….”I swallowed hard and grunted, “Okay…”My fingers trembled as I held the phone close to my bosom. Every word that Keith spoke was like a fresh stab to my wounded heart.I wanted to stop him; tell him not to have any false hopes, but I lacked courage. I didn’t have it in me to break this earth shattering news to him; at least not over the call.“You know what? Today is the best day in your Daddy’s life.” Keith said in a voice mixed with equal parts of pride and mi